Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Better Than Anything Bars. These delectable treats combine a buttery cookie dough base with rich chocolate chips and a luscious caramel center, making them a must-have for any gathering. Topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, these bars bring together sweet and salty flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or simply as a delightful treat for yourself, these bars are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top of the caramel layer; spread carefully.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg